What a week for Queenslanders. There are no words that do justice to the game that was State of Origin Three. Epic, amazing, unbelievable all of that and more.
The Queensland Maroons showed why SOG is the greatest of the greatest game of all. It was a game that had everything including a little bit of biff and while it is not part of today’s game it certainly livened things up. I am fairly certain there is at least one Blue’s player not keen to take on Dane Gagai in a hurry.
And of course, the Southern Downs can lay claim to some of the glory having hosted the team in the previous week. I’m sure that very fresh and crisp Warwick air played its part.
Vic Pennisi was on the money when he said on Wednesday that it would be “the Game that stopped the Nation.” Good call Mr Mayor.
Of course, the Maroon magic did not end on Wednesday night.
Cameron Smith (of the golfing variety) had all Queenslanders, and to be fair all Australians, mesmerised with his stunning come from behind win in the British Open.
I am sure I am not the only fan who found it difficult to breathe as Smith lined up for that final putt.
What a sensational result.
Like a win in a football game it doesn’t just happen without a great deal of hard work and effort and Cameron Smith, the mulleted wonder from down under has certainly put in the hard yards and forgone plenty to put himself in the form of his life.
It certainly wont be the last major he wins.
Like the Maroon’s he celebrated in style maybe not quite as hard as some Maroons. Smith has left the rest of the golfing world in awe with his achievements in the past few days and like the NSW Blue’s there will be plenty of golfers who are now wondering “Just how did that all happen.”
Casey
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